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HEX DCD55B - #DCD55B, RGB(220,213,91) Color


Color Name: Straw*
Hex Color Code: #DCD55B
RGB Color Code: RGB(220, 213, 91)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 3.2%, 58.6%, 13.7%



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What color is DCD55B?

The RGB color code for color number #DCD55B is RGB(220, 213, 91). In the RGB color model, #DCD55B has a red value of 220, a green value of 213, and a blue value of 91. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 3.2% magenta, 58.6% yellow, and 13.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 56.7° (degrees), 64.8 % saturation, and 61.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #DCD55B has a hue of 56.7° (degrees), 58.6 % saturation and 86.3 % brightness/value.



Color DCD55B is cool or warm?

Color DCD55B is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #DCD55B? (For interior and product design)

DCD55B has an LRV of nearly 64. By LRV value, it is a light color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



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Is #DCD55B Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color DCD55B meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


HEX #DCD55B color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(220, 213, 91)
Red
220 (86.3%)
Green
213 (83.5%)
Blue
91 (35.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
3.18%
Yellow
58.64%
Key
13.73%

HSL

HSL(56.74deg, 64.8 %, 61.0 %)

Hue
56.74°
Saturation
64.82 %.
Lightness
60.98 %.

RYB

RYB(31, 141, 23)
Red
31 (12.2%)
Yellow
141 (55.4%)
Blue
23 (9.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
56.74°
Saturation
58.64 %.
Brightness / Value
86.27 %.

HWB

H: 56.74°

W: 35.69 %

B: 13.73 %

XYZ

X : 55.2

Y : 63.56

Z : 19.26

YXY

Y1 : 63.56

X : 0.4

Y2 : 0.46

CMY

C : 13.73%

M : 16.47%

Y : 64.31%


LRV

~ 63.6 %

Munsell Color System

0.8GY 8.2/8.6

CIE-Lab

L : 83.74

A : -12.74

B : 59.7

CIE-Lch

L : 83.74

C : 61.04

H : 102.05

CIE-Luv

L : 83.74

U : 10.03

V : 74.13

Hunter-Lab

L : 79.72

A : -15.93

B : 41.49






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #DCD55B

Here are the colors similar to DCD55B. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.

#E4D96F
Straw
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
#DDD06A
Citron
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#E9D66B
Arylide Yellow
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
#E9D66B
Hansa Yellow
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to DCD55B.

#E1D555
PANTONE 610 C
ΔE - 1.52 (98.5% similar)
#E6DE77
PANTONE 609 C
ΔE - 3.35 (96.6% similar)
#DECD63
PANTONE 459 C
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#DBDE70
PANTONE 585 C
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to DCD55B.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to DCD55B.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to DCD55B.

#C8C83E
BS 12-E-51 - Citrine
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
#EFE970
BS 08-B-15 - Magnolia
ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)
#E2C95C
BS 10-C-33 - Pollen
ΔE - 5.45 (94.5% similar)
#CCCD7A
BS 12-C-33 - Catkin
ΔE - 6.37 (93.6% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to DCD55B.

#F1DD38
RAL 1016 - Sulfur Yellow
ΔE - 5.71 (94.3% similar)


Paint color for Hex #DCD55B

Here are the paint colors similar to DCD55B. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Valspar

Hex color DCD55B similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #DCD55B to Valspar

#DBD564
Matcha (8001-27D)
ΔE - 1.15 (98.8% similar)
#CDCA54
Green Mamba (V020-2)
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#DCDB76
Celery (6007-10A)
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color DCD55B similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #DCD55B to Benjamin Moore

#D1D256
Granny Smith (CSP-860)
ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)
#D5D869
Grape Green (2027-40)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#ECDC71
Yellow Finch (2024-40)
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)
#E2D06D
Yellow Tone (370)
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)


Behr

Hex color DCD55B similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #DCD55B to Behr

#D8D06B
Lime Tree (P340-4)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#CCC14D
Anime (P340-5)
ΔE - 4.86 (95.1% similar)
#E5CE77
Green Papaya (P320-5)
ΔE - 6.49 (93.5% similar)
#DCC772
Midori (P330-5)
ΔE - 6.76 (93.2% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color DCD55B similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #DCD55B to PPG Paints

#D5D16B
Got The Giggles (PPG17-25)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#D5CE69
Force Of Nature (PPG1218-4)
ΔE - 3.05 (97.0% similar)
#E6D943
Citrus Spice (PPG1216-6)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#C9CC4A
Slap Happy (PPG1217-7)
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color DCD55B similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #DCD55B to Dunn-Edwards

#E6DA78
Lustrous Yellow (DE 5472)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
#D5C757
Citron (DE 5473)
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
#E1E36E
Ripe Pear (DE 5515)
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)
#E2CD52
Citrus Spice (DE 5466)
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color DCD55B similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #DCD55B to Sherwin Williams

#D9C661
Frolic (SW 6703)
ΔE - 5.03 (95.0% similar)
#EDD26F
Funky Yellow (SW 6913)
ΔE - 6.18 (93.8% similar)
#CEBC55
Limón Fresco (SW 9030)
ΔE - 6.68 (93.3% similar)
#D2D083
Primavera (SW 9031)
ΔE - 6.80 (93.2% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color DCD55B similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #DCD55B to Farrow & Ball

#E0E39A
Hog Plum (CB1)
ΔE - 8.74 (91.3% similar)
#D1C19F
Cord (16)
ΔE - 16.31 (83.7% similar)
#D8CBAE
String (8)
ΔE - 17.09 (82.9% similar)
#E2D5BC
Matchstick (2013)
ΔE - 18.31 (81.7% similar)







Color Combinations


#DCD55B color palettes and scheme combination


Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



DCD55B
Straw*

5B62DC
Ultramarine Blue*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of #DCD55B?

Color that best contrast with #DCD55B is #5B62DC, color name is Ultramarine Blue*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments #DCD55B?

Complementary or Opposite color for #DCD55B is #5B62DC, color name is Ultramarine Blue*.





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